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Tarji Carter, also known as "The Franchise Player." [Photo: PR Newswire]
The Franchise Game, an African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, Is Coming to Plano
by Lance Murray | Aug 24, 2023
Led by Tarji Carter—also known as "The Franchise Player"—and marketing maven Dessie Brown Jr., the inaugural event is a symposium aimed at bringing together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising.
by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2023
Plano-based TCNA said it has promoted Christopher Yang as its new president and CEO, replacing Steve Basra, who left the company on June 30. Yang had been TCNA's EVP and chief operating officer. Other leadership moves include a new COO, chief liaison officer, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 28, 2023
Dynata, the Plano-based first-party data company for insights, activation, and measurement, announced that Mark Lepine is the new managing director of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) business.
“At this pivotal moment in our industry, Dynata stands proudly at the forefront of the first-party data ecosystem — and Mark’s market research experience, abilities to lead and drive growth align perfectly with our strategic goals,” Chris Watson, Dynata’s international managing director, said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 28, 2023
Founded in 2002, rare disease drugmaker Reata has made significant advances in therapeutics that regulate cellular metabolism and inflammation in serious neurologic diseases. The company's FDA-approved SKYCLARYS is the first and only approved treatment in the U.S. for Friedreich’s ataxia, a genetic nervous system disorder.
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Anthony Blasquez is EVP of Operations at Rent-A-Center [Photo: LinkedIn]
50 Days/50 Drops: Plano-Based Rent‑A‑Center Unveils New-to-Its-Line-Up Luxury Brands
by Lance Murray | Jul 24, 2023
Rent-A-Center Inc., the Plano-based rent-to-own company, is introducing an innovative strategy as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. A 50-day campaign called “50 Days, 50 Drops,” aims to expand its brand by offering luxury products for rent from brands never-before-seen at RAC.
This move is a departure from RAC’s traditional offerings.
The pioneering company is known for its tech-driven and flexible leasing solutions for household goods and electronics....
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 20, 2023
JCPenney is welcoming back more than 2,000 associates to its 320,000 square foot "CALWest" campus at Legacy West in Plano. To drive a new hybrid work strategy, the refashioned HQ offers "updated workspaces that cultivate a culture of collaboration." Plus pickleball courts, an arcade, a fitness center, a golf simulator, and more. See inside.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 14, 2023
Plano-based Ribbon Communications Inc. announced that industry executive Joni Roberts has been named chief marketing officer, senior vice president, and that she will run the company’s global marketing strategy, marketing organization, and investor relations....
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 13, 2023
Ericsson said this 5G site has the potential to be fully operated by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries, for up to a 24-hour period.
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In a pivotal year, which saw Reata Pharmaceuticals halt research for a kidney disease treatment and receive FDA approval for its first-to-market degenerative disease treatment, the company welcomes Dr. Rajiv Patni as Chief R&D Officer. Patni marks this as an "inflection point to become a global, commercial-stage company with an expanding pipeline in both rare and common serious diseases."
Plano’s Reata Pharmaceuticals Appoints EVP/Chief R&D Officer
by Lance Murray | Jun 16, 2023
In a pivotal year, which saw Reata Pharmaceuticals halt research for a kidney disease treatment and receive FDA approval for its first-to-market degenerative disease treatment, the company welcomes Dr. Rajiv Patni as Chief R&D Officer. Patni marks this as an "inflection point to become a global, commercial-stage company with an expanding pipeline in both rare and common serious diseases."
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 7, 2023
At full capacity, South Korea-based SK Signet's first U.S. plant will be able to produce more than 10,000 ultra-fast chargers per year. The facility is expected to create up to 183 jobs by 2026. See what else will happen at the plant—and how it could impact EV drivers in DFW and across the country.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2023
Shinichi Yasui, a 35-year Toyota veteran, will take up the post at the Hydrogen Factory—a newly established company dedicated to accelerating customer-focused product development and production of fuel cells and hydrogen-related products.
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by David Seeley |
May 30, 2023
After opening locations in Frisco and Plano last year—and with plans to open more in Fort Worth, McKinney, Allen, and Forney—H-E-B will use its new center to fulfill curbside and home delivery orders and support its expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth. "Various forms of automation" will streamline the process at the Plano center, H-E-B says.
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Plano MSP Provider The 20 Adds New Human Resources Director
by Lance Murray | May 19, 2023
Audrey Conley has been appointed as human resources director of the Plano-based The 20 MSP Group, a leading managed services provider.
The firm said that Conley brings more than 15 years of experience to the role. She has a deep understanding of how to leverage HR best practices to boost employee retention, nourish company culture, and optimize the employee experience, The 20 MSP said....
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by Lance Murray |
May 18, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Connected North America employees and family members drove in Eco or EV mode for a week to see how much earth-saving difference it can make. Turns out, it made a lot—the equivalent of 748 trees sequestering carbon for 10 years, with a savings of 5,091 gallons of gasoline.
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by Lance Murray |
May 15, 2023
The company says the new capital will be invested in programs that focus on innovation and continued delivery of high-quality kidney care—both in clinic and at home—as well as the continued professional development of care teams.
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by Lance Murray |
May 12, 2023
Bio 9 Ventures, a Plano-based boutique healthcare ecosystem consulting firm, has merged its international healthcare IT division with three companies to form a new business called Kanectify. The new entity will add end-to-end integrated benefits to platform engineering, AI healthcare, and a portfolio of digital health R&D solutions.
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